Until recently, I had made it a personal rule to stay away from predictable (read: boring), black, knee-high boots; however after noticing the rise of really funky, creative and durable black boots on the streets of NYC (take note of the tassels above) I'm currently on a slight hunt for the perfect eclectic pair.

With so many shows happening outside Bryant Park's tents this year, we were both creeped out and delighted to find that K-Y® Brand LOVE CARS will be circling the tents to chauffeur editors limping in their Louboutins anywhere they want to go in Manhattan for free. Of course, the joy rides will include "hot tips on how to heat-up on a cold winter night." Look for the love mobiles starting February 4th.

I tried; I really did try to avoid noticing this trend. But alas, the camera doesn't lie--unless you've employed the help of an ANTM type of beauty team--the horrid Babydoll Dress is back despite the fact that it does nothing style wise but make women look as though they are on permanent maternity leave without a support bra in sight. The hipster captured here, spruced up her "sack" with unusual accessories and an edgy haircut.

You've gotta love Tyra Banks, even if you hate Tyra Banks: The erstwhile Angel and current talk-show queen has just scored another major deal with the CW, this time to create a "Devil Wears Prada"-style reality show about the (now overexposed) world of fashion magazines. Hmmm. I'm trying to think what could possibly be new and different about Tyra's take on the genre. Having worked in the New York magazine world, I can tell you that boring editorial meetings, stale coffee and long hours are pretty much what make up the workday. That said, I'd love a show that depicts the monotonous duldrums of this brutal bizness. As long as all the girls are pretty, skinny and dressd to the nines, of course.

Sans the "blood diamonds," it would appear that Mr. West has made it quite popular among both the hip-hop and hipster elite to rock a "Jesus Piece." Here this daring fashionista sports hers on a pair of swanky, buttery soft, (I felt them) leather, hand gloves.

With the return of the headband trend, I've noticed that a variety of materials are being used to make them: zippers, feathers and, here, a blood-red, wide piece of satin ribbon. Take note of how she's wearing it as both a tie and a headband. You too can rock this look with a little help from Eugenia Kim.

With the erosion of the ozone layer, we are all experiencing dramatic weather changes, sometimes in a matter of hours. This can be a major style dilemma for many fashionistas as it can get tricky trying to put together a daily wardrobe that's both fun, functional, stylish and multi-weather proof. My personal solution has been to wear my very fun summer pieces with standard winter basics: tights, turtlenecks, etc.

The other night I was at an event, which shall remain nameless, where I overheard a few models complaining about the continued trend of celebs getting all the best campaigns over "real models." As I dutifully applied my fifth layer of lip gloss, I thought to myself, "YWhatever." However, as I continue to hear about this celeb and that celeb becoming the face of various brands, I have to slightly agree with those ladies. But Mischa does look hot, right?
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[photo courtesy of Ray Tamarra/GettyImages.com] Indie designer, Zulema Griffin on why she's unveiling her Fall '08 collection on YouTube and MySpace.

You’ve been showing outside Bryant Park for the past couple of seasons now. Why don’t you show at the tents?
One, I’ve never been invited to show at the tents. In addition to that, I don’t have the funds. A small tent is $28,000 -- that includes chairs... I also think because of the themes of my shows, nothing I’ve done has lent itself to a traditional tent show.

What made you decide to show your Fall ’08 collection on YouTube and MySpace as opposed to some cool Manhattan space?
My mother actually passed away right before Christmas and we had to plan for an unexpected funeral so it became a money issue. I had planned to show in a church... I could have folded and said ‘do it next season,’ but my mother taught me you gotta make it happen.

With Target’s recent Virtual Fashion show and your decision to show online, how do you think technology will figure into showcasing fashion in the future?
I think technology will completely change the industry – whether that’s for good or bad remains to be seen. I say for right now, for a designer like me, considering how tight-knit and incestuous the industry is, technology is my saving grace.

Zulema's show airs on YouTube February 3rd at 9am. While you're there, check out our YouTube channel.

If you're an indie designer trying to make your way to Bryant Park, you've got a couple options: Project Runway or a benefactor who's got an in with Fern Mallis, Fashion VP at IMG, the producers of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Season 2 alum, Zulema Griffin tried the former and doesn't have the latter so she created another option: YouTube. We spy a trend... do you?

Check out our interview with Zulema.

Right on the heels of her neo-classic, Spring '08 Marc Jacobs' ads, WWD reports POSH takes it all off for these iconic charity tees designed by Marc Jacobs for a skin cancer charity-- at $35 a pop, I'm sure they will be grabbed up pretty quickly this week when they go on sale at the designer's boutiques; and yes, I'm gonna get one.
[Image courtesy of WWD]

Stella McCartney's lingerie collection debuts this February. Featuring cheeky names: Poppy Posing, Coco Blushing , Eve Giggling and enticing details: black underwire bras with ruched chiffon straps, boy shorts with diamante detailing, 1940's inspired bodysuits; this sexy yet playful collection will certainly be able to "cover" your every mood. [Image courtesy of Nylonmag.com]

Or at least that's the rumor circulating around the blogsphere. If the rumor is correct the design team is trailing along other brands such as Thakoon, Doo.Ri and Roland Mouret, who've also done some pretty fun collaborations in the past with the GAP. It will be interesting to see this sleek, sexy brand melded with the GAP's basic Americana style.
[Image courtesy of Nymag.com]

Let's just have a moment of silence for this beautiful fashion shot. Here we catch up with "Carrie Bradshaw" in an ad campaign for the SATC flick. Fashion Week Daily reports that the rabbit fur coat is a Burberry design that will retail for $9k in mid-June.
[Image courtesy of Fashion Week Daily]

Style.com dubs Galliano's Spring 2008 couture "high-society sixties hauteur," and amongst the platform heels and ink-soaked satins, you can see it. A whirlwind of sculpted '60s updos, ladies-who-lunch gloves and forty-pound Twiggy lashes have the stamp of legendary Vogue editor Diane Vreeland (which Galliano gave props to). If this makes it through to us over here in H&M land, we say bring it on.
[Image courtesy of Style.com]

My reaction when I first came across this photo on PopCrunch was a mixture of awe and horror. Awe at the fact that all three ladies: Dita Von Treese, Claudia Schiffer, and Victoria Beckham were able to hold their poses so still and lifeless; and horror at the fact that they looked like mannequins. Between the bug-eyed shades, the porcelain skin--save for VB's orange hue-- I really can't decide if this photo is a work of art or just freaky.

“It's great to have some real food before Fashion Week starts.”

— Designer Jason Wu on the spread at the Designers Who Lunch event. From Fashion Week Daily.

[l to r: model Daiane Conterato models Gaultier, courtesy Style.com; John Galliano, courtesy Pascale Guyot, AFP/GettyImages.com]

At Gaultier's Spring '08 couture show in Paris this Wednesday, the models looked a lot like Dior's John Galliano, no?

A high-waisted denim skirt the color of a canary is one of those things that sounds great in fashion theory -- but when it's the only thing not in your hamper, what do you wear it with? Our friends at Factory PR suggested going "sexy-tary" with it -- think cashmere cardigan, stilletos, and specs. What would you wear with this skirt? And speaking of, are you even into colored denim?

On a showroom visit this past Wednesday at Factory PR (they handle press for Tracy Reese, Yoana Baraschi and a host of other lust-have labels), they showed me this Tweetie bird yellow, high-waisted denim skirt from Fresh Ink's Pre-Fall line -- from a rack lined with Crayola-colored gems. I'm ready to play in the crayon box, and have been having particular fun wearing my marigold and purple booties with otherwise slate or black ensembles. When it comes to colored jeans, what say you?

By applying transformational garment concepts pioneered by designers like “refuge wear” artist Lucy Orta to the pedestrian footwear industry, the folks at Camileon Heels have launched a line of collapsible heel shoes that should have style-conscious professionals slamming down their orders like eBay addicts all set to “Buy It Now.” Instead, the frumpy pumps and church lady slings are probably collecting dust on a warehouse shelf somewhere in Pennsylvania. As it stands, unless a forward-thinking design firm like Stella McCartney's or Muccia Prada’s rethinks this not-bad idea, Camileon Heels will likely go the way of the skort.

Related Links: Meanwhile, you can keep stepping out in style.

A man in a well cut suit is a complete fashion do, especially if he funks it out with an eclectic tie, a flower, silk hanky or Grandfather Pocket watch. The gent captured here was rocking both a flower and a hanky, which made me think--overkill?

“It's about a new luxury.”

— Karl Lagerfeld on the couture Chanel Spring 2008 collection. From Fashion Week Daily.

These funky little accessories--the super detailed turntable clock and sheriff's star--were the much needed charms to pop these basic "tee and jeans" looks.

Due to recent scandalous reports by British gossip rag, News Of the World of Kate Moss participating in an orgy as part of her 34th birthday celebrations, involving two other women and a male while a group of four or five people watched, the model diva is suing the tabloid. According to her legal rep, it’s nothing more than “false and defamatory allegations in the newspaper relating to her 34th birthday celebrations.” And you know what? I believe her--I mean honestly we all know that would've been up on YouTube in a matter of hours. In other important Moss news, check out these boots to steal her look.

I love Sundance Film Festival week, if for no other reason than to see photos of celebrities looking awkward in their cold-weather duds. I mean, is there ever really a way for a ghetto-fabulous guy like Puffy to rock a, um, puffy vest and not look like a dork? It's also amusing to see who among my favorite actresses forgets there's actually snow in Park City and still dresses like she's going for Whole Foods run in Beverly Hills, or, better yet, see who actually pulls off the Utah look. I always wonder if Hollywood types have that one closet for "Sundance clothes," or if they spring for new duds every year? Hmmmm. My guess is the latter, as long as they don't have to pay for them of course.

[Nude pumps l to r: Jillian's look, Simone's look, Victorya's look, and Christian's look]

Based on the designers' repeat use of nude pumps, the brown boston bag, and the patent Versace heels our friends at ShoeBlog have been tracking, it's clear every gal needs these accessories in her life. They can't cure every fashion emergency -- as Simone and Victorya found -- but they certainly work with a myriad of looks.

In case you haven't noticed, I'm big on trendspotting textures and patterns and despite my best efforts I simply can't ignore the wonderful bevy of plaid accessories. Here, this fashonista sets off her beautiful, nubby, grey, mini-dress with a bold, plaid clutch.

It appears that this season, more and more accessories are being made in unusual materials. Here this funky fashionista rocks what I call a "T-shirt necklace," a piece of fabric fashioned into a necklace by simply knotting and twisting the fabric at even intervals. I'm also digging how she layered it with the horseshoe piece.

During my usual rounds of trendspotting, I've noticed that a traditional tie and a traditional scarf has been replaced with the tie-scarf. Now I don't know for certain if this is a new trend, but I absolutely dig it. The trick to finessing this looks seems to be utilizing a rather thin/skinny but textured piece of extremely long fabric and then knotting it in a similar fashion as you would a tie. If you too are digging this look check out this DVF scarf.

Who will fashionistas vote for? After Hillary backed out of a Vogue shoot for fear she'd look too feminine, Anna Wintour clapped back at her in her February address to her loyal constituents. "The notion that a contemporary woman must look mannish in order to be taken seriously as a seeker of power is frankly dismaying," Wintour says, adding that power suits are played out -- a "bridge for a generation of women to reach boardrooms filled with men." (Hillary can't win with the fashion elite. Remember her cleavage controversy last year?) Interestingly, Robin Givhan almost mirrors Wintour's sentiments. Either way, Hillary's clothes are almost always translated into gender politics. Which makes us wonder exactly what Vogue was going to put her in. A Lanvin frock? Skinny jeans and a baby doll blouse? We're dying to know. Oh Hillary. You should stun them all by rocking a fierce bag to your next speech.

In between throwing back yummy martinis and checking out the new Francois Girbaud denim collection the other night at the New Museum on Bowery, my eye was snagged by this rather eclectic and definitely original zippered, metal headband which was actually made by the young lady herself!

I absolutely love how this fashionista takes a vintage wool, army green Garrison hat and lightens it up with a ruffled, ethereal, white frock. I'm convinced that we will see a variety of Garrison army hats this season executed in a multitude of textures, patterns and colors.

Okay I've recently noticed that the skinny jean trend has crossed over to the menfolk--men who are not rockers or gay or models. They are however quite fashionable, I'm especially digging this blueberry colored pair of skinny jeans.

Brand creative director Frida Giannini has recently designed a selection of exclusive products that pay tribute to NYC, where the brand originally launched, Fashion Week Daily reports. The collection features Gucci's iconic GG pattern canvas reinterpreted in a white, shiny canvas highlighted by bright red and royal blue stripes. Signature pieces include the Joy handbag, a silk scarf, priced from $320 to $770, a soft briefcase, toiletries bag, hard-sided luggage, a trolley suitcase, and a duffle bag in two sizes that ranges in price from $895 to $6,900. [Image courtesy of Fashion Week Daily]

At Flypaper we mostly concentrate on women's style, but it's hard to ignore the unisex appeal of Dior Homme--particularly now when Hedi Slimane's replacement, Kris van Asshe, is trying to bring back the ill-conceived parachute pant. Fashion Week Daily and Style.com both commented on Asshe's new gothed-up version at the current Paris men's fashion shows, the latter even namechecking the Thin White Duke's baggy-pant phase as another source of inspiration. But Bowie only looks Bowie on Bowie. You know what this is going to translate to for us regular folk. Z. Cavaricci, I missed you not.

“I'm pro big panties.”

— NY Daily News writer Caitlin Moran on her love for granny panties. From New York Daily News.

In this snarky clip about fashion in 1960's London, it truly highlights fashionistas who put 'living' before 'a living.' My favorite pieces include the smoking jacket, the blue bowler hat, the Prince jackets, purple lace up boots and the "Dickie" for the man who can't afford a clean shirt but won't admit it!

The undisputed "International Queen of Burlesque" will be launching a limited edition collection of iconic lingerie in September 2008. As the first celebrity guest designer for Wonderbra, the line will incorporate elements of Teese's classic pin-up image: glamour, 1940’s intricate styling and vintage lingerie fashion. Debbie Rix, Wonderbra European Marketing Director commented; “Dita oozes glamour and understands how to make women feel sexy – she was a natural fit for the Wonderbra brand."

In honor of you our loyal readers we bare our stylish souls.

Name:Cherrybomb. Nickname: Vogue.(top left) Goal: Mercedes 450SL Coupe. Cherry red. Marital Status: Available. As much as I love clothes, I think it's important to look as good as possible in my birthday suit. That's why I enjoy a healthy vegetarian diet, cycle around NYC, and go in for massive amounts of laser hair removal.

Though he considers himself a hipster, Malcolm(top right) secretly likes all things trendy. He lives and rocks Virginia, New York, Miami, D.C., Atlanta and London. Malcolm has studied at prestigious institutions including Columbia University, Crobar, MoMa and Avalon. He got into fashion through a pushy, lovable black Yenta of an aunt who'd take him shopping for Easter outfits and encourage him to do little fashion shows to Diana Ross. His areas of fashion expertise include mixing high and low, "street" or hip hop fashion, and affected "downtown" types who relish anarchy and nihilism.

Portland-based writer Stacey (center left)loves saying she "has" to watch "Top Model" and "Project Runway" for Flypaper. When she isn't doing the above, this former New Yorker is hitting the boutiques near her studio apartment for half-off deals or trolling Buffalo Exchange for hidden treasures. She eschews the lazy, fleece-heavy Northwest uniform and dull trendy looks for a more classic, sophisticated approach to dressing. Or she's in her pajamas all day. It's a crapshoot.

Though Wendy’s (not shown) brain lives in New York, her body enjoys the easy living of Los Angeles. Current obsessions include faux fur ruffs, my grandma's sunglasses, Las Vegas thrift stores, oversized safety pins, gold calculator watches, Dr. Scholl's wedge boots and a Threeasfour reversible denim jacket bought for half-off at the horribly addictive Barney's Whorehouse Sale. That sale will be the death of me.

In her fantasy life, Nomoresevignys a.k.a. Corina (center right) is Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Nicholas Ghesquiere just wants to comp her free Balenciaga. In her real life, Nomoresevignys (a former Village Voice fashion columnist who’s written for MTV, Dazed and Confused, and Time Out New York) is over low-slung jeans -- “Unless you wear them with a tunic, they’re cruelly unforgiving.” -– and totally into oversized rings.

Sandy (bottom, dead center), is one of the fab Buyers at ‘Fly. Always motivated by the thrill of discovery, Sandy has become an expert at acquiring the latest trends -- that won't put you in debt. An East Coast girl with a whole lotta West Coast love, you'll find Sandy bronzing on the beach in the summer or gazing at her “full-spectrum sunbox” in the winter. When she's not indulging in reality TV, Magnolia cupcakes, anything Miu Miu, Gossip Girl and Bloomie’s frozen yogurt, Sandy will use her discerning eye and amour for all things fashion to bring you the inside scoop from the Garment District and beyond.

As for me (top center) I am simply the GO TO GURL for everything STYLE, EMERGING, WEB 2.0 AND simply--THE HOTNESS. I'm the original ambassador of the eclectic lifestyle. I’m an on-air correspondent, on-air stylist, on-air trendSPOTTER and consequently a trendBREAKER. I'm always on the move and I love capturing STYLISH NIGHTS OUT IN NYC, through my funky trendspotting PHOTO BLOG or with my video crew for The In List. Won't you join me on the Red Carpet? At the bar? Next to that Celebrity? Downtown? Uptown? BROOKLYN!!! I'm everywhere you want to be, inside all of the right places and some of the WRONG ONES-- wink:)

“ It's much more fun buying shoes at night, after dinner and a few drinks.”

— Actress Vanessa Williams while doing some midnight shoe shopping at Sergio Rossi's new Melrose Place boutique. From Fashion Week Daily.

During my daily trendspotting adventures I noticed a strong surge in super trendy grey winter coats with the styles ranging from a classic Pea Coat to various takes on the Swing Jacket for both men and women. After much bemoaning I finally threw away my wonderfully warm, but horribly worn grey coat in October.

Recently signed as the newest face of Miu Miu for their Spring/Summer '08 campaign, Kirsten Dunst really rocks this ad. I absolutely love the play of silky jewel tones and soft pastels alongside her very girlish ensemble with a not so girlish come-hither expression. [Image courtesy of PopCrunch]

PETA’s nasty ad campaign decrying "Hairy Kate and Trashley Trollsen” for wearing fur and including it in their clothes lines seems as wrongheaded as style editors zeroing in on their “edgy” style and signature "homeless" look. Adult gerbils routinely shred scarves and sweaters to make nests and keep warm. What the media should concern itself with is the lack of a contingency plan should these two start multiplying.

Related Links: Start with a good pair of running shoes.

WWD reports that Rolling Stone Keith Richards recently posed for a
Louis Vuitton ad in New York. Thirty years ago this would have been a case of a posh groupie hanging her bag on the legendary guitarist while he nodded out within shooting distance of Richard Avedon. But on the heels of his acting debut in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel, the 62-year-old rocker's begun stepping out in the company of model wife, Patti Hansen, and daughters, Theodora and Alexandra, highlighting his affinity with "it-girl" trophy-bags.

Related Links: Keith's always been good about color-coordinating his luggage with his doorag.

How sweet is this sleeveless cowl neck model Dahlia James sported to a fitting at the Tracy Reese showroom today?

Check out a sampling of the pinafores, prints, and cocktail dresses Tracy Reese is bringing out this summer and pre-fall across her signature, Plenty and Frock collections. Then check out our sampling.

As we all know metallics are still going strong after several seasons, especially variations of gold and silver. During my various nights out shooting Styleaholics, I've noticed that a metallic gold bag, whether it be oversized or a clutch seems to be de rigueur this season.

I'm sorry PETA, but I must give kudos to these fashionistas as they demonstrate the proper way to use a bit of fur to embellish an outfit. I especially love the emerald green cropped jacket.

[Seung-hyun Kang, winner of 2008 Ford Supermodel of the World; photo courtesy of George Napolitano, Film Magic/GettyImages.com]

"I remember when my boobs looked like that without a bra on." On SMOW finalist, Blessing Bassey from Nigeria as she catwalked in an amethyst flapper-inspired dress without an underwire in sight.

"I love her. She looks like a big ol' boy!" On awkwardly elegant SMOW finalist and winner of $100K Maybelline contract and $50K Ford contract, Alexina Graham of the UK.

"Um, I didn't know 'Caribbean' was a country." On the nationality assigned to island stunner, Cathy Daniel. (She's actually St. Lucian.)

"I wonder how much MySpace paid for that." On the "country" finalist Kendra Spears represented on the catwalk.

"Who makes the bags?!" On the clutches models inspired by folded-over magazines many of the models carried down the catwalk.

The Swedish retail giant of disposable chic wares has replaced Margareta van den Bosch with Ann-Sofie Johansson as head of design reports Fashion Week Daily. Van den Bosch, 65, the creator of fast fashion --deliveries made to stores weekly-- will continue to handle their designer collaborations exclusively. With Van den Bosch handling both the men's and women's divisions for over a decade, this is a major design change for H&M. Though I'm not a big H&M fan, it will be interesting to see if the look, feel and style of their collections will be vastly different with Johansson at the helm.
[Image courtesy of Fashion Week Daily]

I love when a legitimate news organization writes about one of my biggest pet peeves. Today's? Inconsistent sizing in women's clothing. Forbes.com is reporting that a very savvy young lady named Melissa Adelman has taken wacked-out retail sizing and used it to create her genius online service, Size Me Up. Here you can input sizing info from those best-fitting garments in your closet to see what size (gulp) you really are at most retailers. If you're anything like me, you shop where you're the smallest (hello Ann Taylor!), so this handy service not only tells you where else you're a 6, but where you're a 12 so you can, you know, like totally avoid those stores.

Related Links: Skip horribly-lit dressing rooms and enjoy the mirror-free experience of buying jeans online.

The judges' rationale for saying 'auf weidersehn' to Kit eludes me. She has consistently created smart, forward designs while, Ricky, who has consistently turned out wrinkled, gaping, poorly put-together, eh pieces was spared yet again. But I digress... The question is:

Okay, it's official, Liz Claiborne is stepping up its game. On Monday they announced that John Bartlett would design their mens sportswear collection and now Isaac Mizrahi will lead the creative direction of their flagship brand. The next thing we know Snoop, POB and Kate Moss will be featured in their ads. Liz Claiborne is definitely a brand to watch in '08.
[Image courtesy of Getty Images]

Fresh on the heels of her Calvin Klein contract Ms. Bosworth receives the honor of being on the cover of Vogue. In her interview she discusses her ex-boyfriend Orlando Bloom, losing weight due to stress and her upcoming film 21.

“I'm a sick Jimmy Choo fan.”

— Actress Gabrielle Union on her addiction to Jimmy Choo shoes. From Fashion Week Daily.

As I prepare my wardrobe for NYC Fashion Week, my one urgent request to the wonderful bevy of indie designers creating a few custom pieces for me is: "Save me from the 80's!" Though I am a passionate fan of all things spandex, fuchsia and pointy-toed, for me the revival of the 80's is officially done. However, there are some who would argue differently --hence-- the return of the exposed bra.

Poor Beyonce. Who can't relate to showing up front row at the Versace show in Milan and having your bodyguard accidentally piss off someone really important, like Tommy Fazio, the fashion director at Bergdorf's? So badly that he canceled his post-show appointment with the fashion house? These kinds of flubs happen to us all the time; we never mean any harm. But it's funny how these little slights from us and our super-famous friends actually affect fashion. (Remember in 2006, when Pharrell's bodyguard accidentally pissed off the gays at the GQ party?) Luckily, we know exactly what to do in this situation: fly them out, give lots of air kisses and offer a nice gift from Bluefly.

Buzzing around town last night, I noticed the return of animal printed pieces. What's a bit different this time around though is the use of a variety of color patterns and actual animal prints. Take note of the maroon leopard cardigan and neon green faux python leggings.

British artist Paddy Hartley, whose embroidered WW II “Spreckley” jackets and masks (pictured here), are among the standout pieces in the current Pricked: Extreme Embroidery exhibit at New York's Museum of Arts & Design, has launched a bespoke wallet line. The Cold War couturier will personally craft a snazzy satchel from images provided by customers wanting to add some flash to their cash. Whether they're a mercenary, a merger of art and commerce, or a stylish take on the five-finger discount hardly matters. If Hartley's wallets are as well-executed as his Spreckley line, they're liable to go guerilla.

You know what? Gisele really deserves every penny, euro or peso she gets! Here she is shot by Mario Testino for the new Versace campaign, looking like the epitome of fabulousness.

I honestly have to give it up to the designer behind this one. They truly captured the essence of the boozing diva, right on down to the perch of the sunglasses on her nose, with this graphic tee. Fashionista reports that it was actually Forever 21 --yea I'm shocked too-- that produced this baby. Now my only question: Did they actually receive a license to use Lohan's image or did they just rip it off like they've done with everything else?

Just in time for spring, DVF has launched her first full line of shoes. Wanting to create "power shoes" for women on-the-go, the 12 piece collection is based on the principles of strength, support, and style. Details include rubber soles stamped with the DVF signature logo, comforting inserts combined with metallic leather, and signature prints done on denim, canvas and suede. The collection will arrive in stores in mid-February and be priced at $195-$350. Check out this video interview I did a few months back with the phenomenal DVF.

“Women on-the-go need power, comfort, and fashion.”

— Designer Diane von Furstenberg on the elements she kept in mind when designing her new shoe collection. From Fashion Week Daily.

By now, I'm sure you've all seen the hilarious photo of Victoria Beckham in a Marc Jacobs bag with only her legs and funky shoes visible. Just like the first released photo, Victoria and Marc really have some fun with the poses, angles and clothing -- I'm especially digging the photo where she's coming out of a shoe box. These ads are honestly some of the most refreshing, creative, original and bold visuals I've seen in a bit.

"Say it ain't so!" Yours truly is done. I absolutely adore, adore, adore this collection and the show despite the drama of getting in,is a highlight of Fashion Week. Fashionista reports that the duo is not commenting on why they are canceling the show but are promising to return in September and will be around for their M.A.C. for Heatherette launch this Spring. There are also rumors of them having an after-party this season, even without the show. I think I need to lay down.

WWD reports today that the negotiations between John Bartlett and Liz Claiborne are now official: Bartlett has signed on to design a men's sportswear line for the drab Liz Claiborne line. According to an earlier CNNMoney.com report, they're also looking for a womenswear designer to revitalize that branch and approached Tracey Reese last fall. (Needed indeed: How many people rush to buy Liz Claiborne these days?) Also hired to give Claiborne a lift: Tim Gunn, chief creative officer since March 2007.

Every winter and I do mean every, this hat rears its woolly head to descend upon the fashionable or not so fashionable masses. This season the tam hat trend seems to lean toward jewel colors worn at a variety of unusual angles.

Ms. Alba has certainly come a long way from Honey --I still shudder at her dance moves-- here she manages, as always, to look both wholesome and luscious. Fashionistas take note of the triple layered look of the dress.

Personally, I can always appreciate a classic piece of jewelry such as the double strand of pearls and triple-layered pendants, made new again when worn with on trend fashions.

“As children we were taught to draw within the lines, but in fashion, the further outside the lines, the better off it is.”

— Designer Kenneth Cole on keeping his brand